Language A to Z. Episode 3, C for Compounds.
Language A to Z. Episode 3, C for Compounds.
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Title from title frames. Film In Process Record.
John McWhorter
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2020.
We can actually change a word's part of speech simply by moving the accent up front (loudspeaker versus loud speaker). Welcome to the world of compounds, one of the fundamental elements of speaking English. And knowing how they work can also help you determine historical pronunciations of words you weren't around to hear.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English
13413187 Kanopy
Anthropology.
Linguistics.
History, Ancient.
Second language acquisition.
History, Modern.
Sociology.
Foreign study.
Education films.
Title from title frames. Film In Process Record.
John McWhorter
Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2020.
We can actually change a word's part of speech simply by moving the accent up front (loudspeaker versus loud speaker). Welcome to the world of compounds, one of the fundamental elements of speaking English. And knowing how they work can also help you determine historical pronunciations of words you weren't around to hear.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
In English
13413187 Kanopy
Anthropology.
Linguistics.
History, Ancient.
Second language acquisition.
History, Modern.
Sociology.
Foreign study.
Education films.